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The plight of mothers with sons who have joined terror groups

The risk of terrorist attacks by the Somali-based Islamist group al-Shabab continues to trouble East Africa. Kenya has in the past been a seedbed for recruiters with the terror groups targeting youth who come from areas with high levels of poverty. Despite the government's counterterrorism efforts, the problem persists. ±«Óătv's Eunice Gatonye interviewed mothers whose sons have been recruited by the terror group.

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